The constellation
J2671 The forgetful fool
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- Bungling fool · J2650 entry
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- A fox or a hare? A servant is sent by his master to find a girl for him. If he returns with one he is to say, "I have a fox"; if without, "I have a hare." When he returns he has forgotten the agreement. "I don't know whether it is a fox or a hare, but the girl is down stairs · J2671.1 entry
- Fool keeps repeating his instructions so as to remember them. (He usually forgets them.) · J2671.2 entry
- Bungling fool forgets what elephant is called. Says it is an "earth egg" (confused with name for potatoes) · J2671.3 entry
- Foolish messenger muddles message · J2671.4 entry